Name: XM5602B Toshiba 8x IDE CD-ROM Drive Compatible with Desktop PCs
Brand: Toshiba
SKU: XM5602B
Price: 71.72 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Toshiba XM5602B is an 8x IDE CD-ROM drive that reads CDs at a steady speed, designed for use in older or legacy desktop computers. It fits into standard IDE slots and provides a simple, reliable way to access CD content without additional frills.

General Information
Brand	Toshiba
Part Number	XM5602B

Technical Information
Disc Diameter	120 mm, 80 mm
Interface	IDE, ATAPI, PATA
Data Transfer Rate	8x (up to 1.2 MB/s / 1200 KB/s)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	41.3 x 146 x 170 mm (HxWxD)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The Toshiba XM5602B is an 8x IDE CD-ROM optical drive designed to read various types of CDs efficiently. It fits into computers with an IDE interface and is commonly found in older desktop systems or custom PC builds requiring dependable optical media access. Often used in offices, schools, and home setups, this drive is built for users who need straightforward CD reading capabilities without additional features like writing or DVD support. It benefits those maintaining legacy systems or requiring consistent CD playback. Key Features Supports 8x maximum read speed for quick data access Ideal for audio CDs and standard data discs Compatible with IDE (PATA) connections typical in older PCs Includes standard 40-pin interface for easy installation Reliable performance for everyday CD reading tasks This drive is typically installed in desktop PCs where CD media remains in use. It's useful for accessing software, music, or data stored on CDs, especially in environments that haven't moved to USB or network-based storage. It offers a practical solution for those working with legacy content or media archives.

Use Cases
The Toshiba XM5602B 8x IDE CD-ROM drive is primarily utilized in legacy desktop systems requiring dependable optical media access. It serves environments where maintaining compatibility with older hardware is critical, such as in industrial control stations, archival workstations, and specialized hardware testing setups. How It's Used: Installed in legacy industrial PCs to read software and firmware updates distributed via CD media. Used in archival departments within SMBs to access historical data stored on audio and data CDs. Deployed in IT labs where vintage hardware testing and diagnostics necessitate reliable CD-ROM access. Integrated into educational or research computing stations maintaining older software distributed on CDs. Employed in remote or low-infrastructure office environments where optical media remains a preferred data transfer method. This drive enables continued operational functionality in environments reliant on legacy systems by providing stable and consistent CD access. Its compatibility with IDE interfaces supports prolonged usage of existing infrastructure without requiring system overhauls, facilitating manageable maintenance and data retrieval workflows.

XM5602B Toshiba 8x IDE CD-ROM Drive Compatible with Desktop PCs

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